Books

For the child curious about what it means to be a good citizen, Superman models respect, teamwork, and community involve

This interactive guide, from DoSomething.org, helps kids discover their passion for social action. It offers quizzes, 33

This official Ellis Island handbook teaches kids how to uncover their family's past, from tracking documents to creating

Explore the dramatic events leading up to the 1929 stock market crash and its aftermath. John Kenneth Galbraith's classi

Simon, a young orphan, arrives in London to study painting but is immediately swept into a thrilling conspiracy to overt

Join Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit, on an unexpected journey with dwarves and a wizard. He'll face trolls, gobl

Matty, a young messenger, navigates a dangerous forest surrounding his utopian home. When a mysterious corruption spread

Follow Michelle Obama's remarkable life, from her childhood in Chicago to her impactful role as First Lady. This biograp

Seventeen-year-old Jake Martin, a star soccer player, hides his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, believing his ritu

Norris Kaplan, a clever and cynical Black French Canadian, moves to Austin, Texas, for junior year, initially cataloging

When Jeremy damages his dad's prized boat, he and his best friend, Slater, hatch a hilarious plan: dress as girls to joi

This compelling nonfiction narrative reveals the groundbreaking 1944 surgery that saved 'blue babies' and paved the way

This biography delves into the private world of Jane Austen, revealing the woman behind the beloved novels. Explore her

This powerful collection shares the first-person accounts of fourteen Holocaust survivors, detailing their experiences a

A compelling dual biography of Edwin Booth, a renowned Shakespearean actor, and his younger brother, John Wilkes Booth,

Follow Henry Knox's journey from a self-taught bookseller to George Washington's chief of artillery. Learn how his ingen

Follow the true story of Betsy Zane, a young heroine who trades a boring life in Philadelphia for the exciting, dangerou

Explore the fascinating life of Walt Whitman, the "father of free verse," from his humble beginnings to his controversia

Discover the remarkable life of Thomas Jefferson, from his Virginia childhood to his years as the third U.S. President.

Lucie Manette, from the impoverished Dark City, finds herself caught between two identical magic users amidst a brewing

Uncover Emily the Strange's private world in her diary, exploring her unique perspective and adventures with her four lo

For the child grappling with unfairness and prejudice, this story explores the pain of misunderstanding and the courage

In 1793, an invisible killer, yellow fever, swept through Philadelphia, forcing residents to flee and challenging medica

Keawe buys a magical bottle that grants wishes but comes with a terrible curse: if he dies with it, his soul is forfeit